The Handbook of Hospice Care

by Robert W. Buckingham and Robert W. Buckinham

Book Overview

As a recognized advocate of pain-relieving care and compassionate human concern for those who are reaching the end of life, Dr. Robert W. Buckingham offers this poignant, yet informative sourcebook on the basic components of hospice care.The Handbook of Hospice Care is a detailed look at the history of hospice, its philosophy of care, and the contemporary issues it faces. The role of each member of the hospice team is carefully explained in the hope...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1573920606
• ISBN13: 9781573920605
• Release Date: May 1996
• Publisher: Prometheus Books
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

The most user friendly book on hospice care.

Dr. Buckingham, the nations leading authority on hopice care, has written the most practical book yet on the hopice movement and philosophies in the world today.This book is a must read for all those involved with hopice, either as a patient, family member or hopice health care professional.

The best book ever written on hospice care.

As a Medical Director of a hospice, i can honestly say that Dr.Buckinghams book is a maginicient addition ti the existing literature.I am requesting that all our nurses and volunteers read this book.This book is the best general overview of hopice in this country.Colin Rollins MD

This is by far the best book on hospice care.

Dr. Buckingham has written the best general overview of hospice care in america. this book is perfct for the lay audience as well as the practicing health care professional. If anyone is interested in volunteering for a hospice program than this book must be the bible of understanding the history and reasons for the existance of such a fine compassionate program.Dr. Buckingham has written other books on hospice care. This is his best book yet.A must read for all those considering hospice care for their loved one or friend.